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jakeru 01-03-2017 07:37 PM

This seemingly new aftermarket product, "G40 Zerex" appears to be a match to the genuine Porsche coolant, which I noticed was available at O'Reiley auto parts in the US.
http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/...afz/861399.jpg

As it's diluted by being pre-mixed 50/50, and costs $22/gallon, though, it's not much of a cost savings over genuine Porsche coolant.
Antifreeze/Coolant Zerex G40-50/50 - Engine Coolant/Anti-Freeze | O'Reilly Auto Parts

BoxsterSteve 01-04-2017 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeper31 (Post 521535)
Thanks. So is this the same as the Porsche coolant?

Can't say if it's exactly the same, but it is a G13 mix that is the same colour that is at least compatible.
Been running with this stuff for 2 years, and at $32/ galllon, my wallet likes it too.

JFP in PA 01-04-2017 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve (Post 521620)
Can't say if it's exactly the same, but it is a G13 mix that is the same colour that is at least compatible.
Been running with this stuff for 2 years, and at $32/ galllon, my wallet likes it too.

For $32 a gallon, you could have had the real thing: Sunset Porsche Parts

BoxsterSteve 01-04-2017 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JFP in PA (Post 521628)
For $32 a gallon, you could have had the real thing: Sunset Porsche Parts

I'm not talking US funds... Porsche coolant is over $50 per gallon with my PCA discount. We get shafted on this side of the border.

jeeper31 01-04-2017 01:54 PM

I bit he bullet. Porsche coolant. $53. Does PCA get a discount at Sunset?

JFP in PA 01-04-2017 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeper31 (Post 521632)
I bit he bullet. Porsche coolant. $53. Does PCA get a discount at Sunset?

Yes...................

JayG 01-04-2017 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve (Post 521631)
I'm not talking US funds... Porsche coolant is over $50 per gallon with my PCA discount. We get shafted on this side of the border.

and bagged milk as well

Lew 01-04-2017 03:14 PM

This is Pentosin's Pentofrost and it's what I use in my VW TDI. I highly recommend it. You can buy it at Advanced Auto Parts. It's used by VW Dealers. It's recommended for all aluminum engines. I am needing to flush my PBS and I will be using what I still have on the shelf.


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jeeper31 01-04-2017 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFP in PA (Post 521637)
Yes...................

Lol. I confused Sunset with Suncoast. Oops

JayG 01-04-2017 04:57 PM

Why mess around to save so few $

thstone 01-04-2017 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayG (Post 521657)
Why mess around to save so few $

I agree. OEM coolant and be done with it.

78F350 01-04-2017 07:34 PM

Country Time with a sprig of mint. Make sure you get the sugar free and only use distilled water.
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jeeper31 01-05-2017 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thstone (Post 521676)
I agree. OEM coolant and be done with it.

I agree too. Better safe than sorry. Picked it up from Porsche yesterday.

Lew 01-05-2017 04:00 AM

Subject: Coolant!

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/64884-water-pump-job.html

germaneighter 01-05-2017 10:42 AM

Sunset vs Local Dealer
 
Just purchased a gallon at my local Porsche dealer (Jackie Cooper) in Tulsa on my lunch hour. $48.88 + tax = $53.04.

Sunset with shipping to OK was not a savings. Too bad - I like to give them the business.

JayG 01-05-2017 10:49 AM

Check out warehouse33auto.com
enter RENNLIST as the coupon code at checkout and get an additional 10% off

I have no relation or interest in that company

newBgeek 01-06-2017 10:15 AM

OEM equivalent coolant
 
For those of us living in Canada, you can use this from Canadian Tire OEM Vehicle Specific Coolant, Volkswagon, Audi | Canadian Tire

I know that the Porsche/VW/Audi version is imported from Europe, but not sure who the specific manufacturer is. I haven't used this on my Boxster, but I used some of their other versions in other cars and all I can say is that they sure have some pretty colors :)

CDNIcecube 01-06-2017 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newBgeek (Post 521825)
For those of us living in Canada, you can use this from Canadian Tire OEM Vehicle Specific Coolant, Volkswagon, Audi | Canadian Tire

I know that the Porsche/VW/Audi version is imported from Europe, but not sure who the specific manufacturer is. I haven't used this on my Boxster, but I used some of their other versions in other cars and all I can say is that they sure have some pretty colors :)

Wow. At that price it is a steel.

Timco 01-07-2017 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew (Post 521645)
This is Pentosin's Pentofrost and it's what I use in my VW TDI. I highly recommend it. You can buy it at Advanced Auto Parts. It's used by VW Dealers. It's recommended for all aluminum engines. I am needing to flush my PBS and I will be using what I still have on the shelf.


http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1483575056.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1483575075.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1483575121.jpg

This is what I use. Great stuff

Sorelle 03-25-2025 12:00 PM

For excellent and thorough discussion on Porsche coolants -
https://eeuroparts.com/blog/porsche-coolant-guide-everything-you-need-to-know/


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